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INSTALLATION

4.7

Typical installation

The soft starter is installed with a main contactor (AC3 rated). Control voltage must
be supplied from the input side of the contactor.
The main contactor is controlled by the main contactor output (33, 34).

A +

6/T3

2/T1

4/T2

5/L3

3/L2

1/L1

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(L/+)

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EMX4e User Manual (710-18433-00C)

Summary of Contents for EMXAe

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Page 3: ...3 5 3 Run simulation 33 5 4 Load Save Settings 34 5 5 USB Save Load 35 5 6 Network Address 36 5 7 Digital I O State 37 5 8 Analog I O State 37 5 9 Serial Number Rating 37 5 10 Software Versions 38 5 11 Thermistor Reset 38 5 12 Reset Thermal Model 38 6 Logs 39 6 1 Event Log 39 6 2 Counters 39 6 3 QR Code 40 7 Keypadand Feedback 41 7 1 The Keypad 41 7 2 Remote Keypad 42 7 3 Lighten Darken the Displa...

Page 4: ...lication of this equipment 2020 AuCom Electronics Ltd All Rights Reserved As AuCom is continuously improving its products it reserves the right to modify or change the specification of its products at any time without notice The text diagrams images and any other literary or artistic works appearing in this document are protected by copyright Users may copy some of the material for their personal ...

Page 5: ...put of the starter The soft starter must be disconnected by an approved electrical isolation device before accessing electrical connections Soft starter protection features apply to motor protection only It is the user s responsibility to ensure safety of personnel operating machinery The soft starter is a component designed for integration within an electrical system it is therefore the responsib...

Page 6: ...s from various sources and could start or stop unexpectedly Always disconnect the soft starter from mains voltage before accessing the starter or load WARNING DISCONNECT MAINS BEFORE ACCESSING STARTER OR LOAD The soft starter has built in protections which can trip the starter in the event of faults and thus stop the motor Voltage fluctuations power cuts and motor jams may also cause the motor to ...

Page 7: ...isolement électrique approprié avant d accéder aux connexions électriques Les fonctions de protection du démarreur progressif ne concernent que la protection du moteur Il relève de la responsabilité de l utilisateur d assurer la sécurité des personnes travaillant sur les machines Le démarreur progressif est un appareil conçu pour s intégrer dans un système électrique il relève donc de la responsab...

Page 8: ... des coupures d alimentation et des blocages du moteur peuvent produire des mises en sécurité de celui ci Le moteur pourrait redémarrer une fois que les causes de l arrêt ont été résolues ce qui pourrait mettre en danger le personnel Toujours déconnecter le démarreur de la tension secteur avant d accéder au démarreur ou à la charge AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas appliquer la tension du secteur au démarreur ...

Page 9: ...xtensive range of models 24 A 580 A nominal 200 525 VAC 380 600 VAC Versatile starting and stopping options Adaptive Control Constant Current Current Ramp Timed voltage ramp soft stop Coast To Stop Customisable protection Motor overload Excess Start Time Undercurrent Overcurrent Current imbalance Input Trip Motor thermistor Extensive input and output options Remote control inputs 2 x fixed 2 x pro...

Page 10: ... least equal to the motor s full load current nameplate rating at the start duty The soft starter s current rating determines the maximum motor size it can be used with The rating depends on the number of starts per hour the length and current level of the start and the amount of time the soft starter will be off not passing current between starts The soft starter s current rating is only valid wh...

Page 11: ...5 345 4 0 10 350 4 0 20 340 5 0 5 355 EMX4e 0024B 24 20 19 16 17 EMX4e 0042B 42 34 34 27 32 EMX4e 0052B 52 42 39 35 34 3 0 10 590 3 5 15 585 4 0 10 590 4 0 20 580 5 0 5 595 EMX4e 0064B 64 63 60 51 54 EMX4e 0069B 69 69 69 62 65 EMX4e 0105B 105 86 84 69 77 EMX4e 0115B 115 108 105 86 95 EMX4e 0135B 135 129 126 103 115 EMX4e 0184B 184 144 139 116 127 EMX4e 0200B 200 171 165 138 150 EMX4e 0229B 229 194...

Page 12: ...0 60 59 20 40 50 46 15 30 40 EMX4e 0105B 100 30 75 100 77 25 60 60 52 15 40 50 EMX4e 0115B 115 40 75 100 81 30 60 75 65 20 50 60 EMX4e 0135B 135 50 100 125 99 30 75 100 77 25 60 75 EMX4e 0184B 164 60 125 150 124 40 100 100 96 30 75 75 EMX4e 0200B 200 75 150 200 131 50 100 125 104 40 75 100 EMX4e 0229B 229 75 150 200 156 60 125 150 124 40 100 100 EMX4e 0250B 250 100 200 250 195 75 150 200 156 60 12...

Page 13: ...2B 10 4 EMX4e 0052B 4 8 10 2 EMX4e 0064B 152 92 336 307 233 EMX4e 0069B 6 0 3 6 13 2 12 1 9 2 EMX4e 0105B 5 0 11 0 EMX4e 0115B EMX4e 0135B EMX4e 0184B 216 8 5 180 7 1 450 17 7 245 9 6 EMX4e 0200B 495 11 7 EMX4e 0229B 19 5 25 8 EMX4e 0250B EMX4e 0352B 523 20 6 12 5 27 6 EMX4e 0397B EMX4e 0410B EMX4e 0550B 15 0 EMX4e 0580B 33 1 EMX4e User Manual 710 18433 00C 11 ...

Page 14: ...g Smart Card The pumping smart card has been designed to support integration with pumping applications and provides the following additional inputs and outputs 3 x digital inputs 3 x 4 20 mA transducer inputs 1 x RTD input 1 x USB B port Remote keypad connector Communication Expansion Cards The EMX4e supports network communication via easy to install communications expansion cards Each communicati...

Page 15: ...er via the USB port on the pumping smart card For offline management a configuration file generated in the software can be loaded into the starter via the USB port 3 8 Main contactor or circuit breaker A main contactor or circuit breaker should be installed with the soft starter A main contactor is recommended to protect the soft starter from voltage disturbances on the network while stopped Selec...

Page 16: ...ide of a soft starter the fault must be cleared without risk of injury to personnel There is no requirement that the soft starter must remain operational after the fault HRC fuses such as Ferraz Mersen AJT fuses can be used for Type 1 coordination according to IEC 60947 4 2 standard Type 2 Coordination Type 2 coordination requires that in the event of a short circuit on the output side of a soft s...

Page 17: ...70M3010 EMX4e 0042B 42 7200 63NHG000B 170M3013 EMX4e 0052B 52 80NHG000B EMX4e 0064B 64 15000 100NHG000B 170M3014 EMX4e 0069B 69 EMX4e 0105B 105 80000 170M3015 EMX4e 0115B 115 160NHG00B EMX4e 0135B 135 125000 170M3016 EMX4e 0184B 184 320000 250NHG2B EMX4e 0200B 200 170M3020 EMX4e 0229B 229 315NHG2B EMX4e 0250B 250 170M3021 EMX4e 0352B 352 202000 355NHG2B 170M6009 EMX4e 0397B 397 400NHG2B EMX4e 0410...

Page 18: ...ominal Rating A 3 cycle short cct rating 600 VAC 1 EMX4e 0024B 24 5 kA EMX4e 0042B 42 EMX4e 0052B 52 10 kA EMX4e 0064B 64 EMX4e 0069B 69 EMX4e 0105B 105 EMX4e 0115B 120 EMX4e 0135B 135 EMX4e 0184B 184 18 kA EMX4e 0200B 225 EMX4e 0229B 229 EMX4e 0250B 250 EMX4e 0352B 352 EMX4e 0397B 397 EMX4e 0410B 410 EMX4e 0550B 550 30 kA EMX4e 0580B 580 Suitable for use in a circuit with the prospective current ...

Page 19: ...minal Rating A Short Circuit Rating 480 VAC max Listed fuse rating A 3 Fuse class 2 EMX4e 0024B 24 65 kA 30 Any J T K 1 RK1 RK5 EMX4e 0042B 42 50 EMX4e 0052B 52 60 EMX4e 0064B 64 80 EMX4e 0069B 69 80 EMX4e 0105B 105 125 EMX4e 0115B 120 125 J T K 1 RK1 EMX4e 0135B 135 150 EMX4e 0184B 184 200 J T EMX4e 0200B 225 225 EMX4e 0229B 229 250 EMX4e 0250B 250 300 EMX4e 0352B 352 400 Any J T K 1 RK1 RK5 EMX4...

Page 20: ...060 60 A EMX4e 0064B 64 HFD3100 100 A SELA36AT0150 150 A UTS150H xxU 100 100 A EMX4e 0069B 69 EMX4e 0105B 105 HFD3125 125 A UTS150H xxU 125 125 A EMX4e 0115B 120 EMX4e 0135B 135 HFD3150 150 A UTS150H xxU 150 150 A EMX4e 0184B 184 HJD3250 250 A SFLA36AT0250 250 A UTS250H xxU 250 250 A EMX4e 0200B 225 EMX4e 0229B 229 EMX4e 0250B 250 HKD3300 300 A SFLA36AT0400 400 A UTS400H xxU 300 300 A EMX4e 0352B ...

Page 21: ...s for EMX4e use the I2t values in the table For further information on selecting semiconductor fuses contact your local distributor I2t values for Type 2 coordination Model SCR I2t A2s EMX4e 0024B 1150 EMX4e 0042B 7200 EMX4e 0052B EMX4e 0064B 15000 EMX4e 0069B EMX4e 0105B 80000 EMX4e 0115B EMX4e 0135B 125000 EMX4e 0184B 320000 EMX4e 0200B EMX4e 0229B EMX4e 0250B EMX4e 0352B 202000 EMX4e 0397B EMX4...

Page 22: ...onductor motor starter form 1 Short circuit capability Coordination with semiconductor fuses Type 2 Coordination with HRC fuses Type 1 Electromagnetic capability compliant with EU Directive 2014 35 EU EMC Immunity IEC 60947 4 2 EMC Emissions IEC 60947 4 2 Class B Inputs Input rating Active 24 VDC 8 mA approx Motor thermistor B4 B5 Trip 3 6 kΩ reset 1 6 kΩ Outputs Relay outputs 10 A 250 VAC resisti...

Page 23: ...X4e 0250B 120 watts approx EMX4e 0352B EMX4e 0580B 140 watts approx Motor Overload Protection Default The default settings of parameters 1C 1D and 1E provide Motor Overload Protection Class 10 Trip Current 105 of FLA full load amperage or equivalent Certification CCC GB 14048 6 CE EN 60947 4 2 C UL C22 2 Nº 60947 4 2 UL UL 60947 4 2 RCM IEC 60947 4 2 Operational life internal bypass contacts 100 0...

Page 24: ...h the list to find your application then press to begin the configuration process refer to Quick Setup on page 32 for details 5 If your application is not listed in Quick Setup 1 Press to return to the Menu 2 Use to scroll to Main Menu and press 3 Scroll to Motor Details and press then press then to edit parameter 1B Motor Full Load Current 4 Set parameter 1B to match the motor s full load current...

Page 25: ... can be connected directly to the EMX4e The soft starter will trip when the resistance of the thermistor circuit exceeds approximately 3 6 kΩ or falls below 20 Ω The thermistors must be wired in series The thermistor circuit should be run in screened cable and must be electrically isolated from earth and all other power and control circuits NOTE The thermistor input is disabled by default but acti...

Page 26: ...op WARNING If the start input is closed when control voltage is applied the starter will attempt to start Check that the start stop input is open before applying control voltage NOTE The EMX4e will only accept commands from the control inputs if parameter 1A Command Source is set to Digital Input Programmable Inputs The programmable inputs 13 14 and 13 15 allow external equipment to control the st...

Page 27: ...34 Main contactor output 41 42 44 Relay output A default Run 53 54 Relay output B default Run Analog Output The EMX4e has an analog output which can be connected to associated equipment to monitor motor performance The operation of the analog output is controlled by parameters 9A 9D EMX4e User Manual 710 18433 00C 25 ...

Page 28: ...use the default setting of Disable For use with a circuit breaker set 20G to Enable Soft starter installed with main contactor Soft starter installed with a shunt relay and circuit breaker 6 T3 4 T2 2 T1 5 L3 3 L2 1 L1 M 33 34 K1 F1 K1 22316 A 6 T3 4 T2 2 T1 5 L3 3 L2 1 L1 M 33 34 Q1 22317 A F1 Fuses Q1 Circuit breaker K1 Main contactor CAUTION Some electronic contactor coils are not suitable for ...

Page 29: ...A2 A3 EMX4e xxxxX xx C2 24 VAC VDC A1 A2 UL compliant installation For models EMX4e 0184B to EMX4e 0580B to be UL compliant supplementary or branch overcurrent protection must be used on the control circuit supply A1 A2 A3 in accordance with the electrical code applicable at the installation location EMX4e User Manual 710 18433 00C 27 ...

Page 30: ... lb Torx T20 x 150 Flat 7 mm x 150 11290 A 14 mm 0 55 inch EMX4e 0184B EMX4e 0250B EMX4e 0352B EMX4e 0580B 19 Nm 14 0 ft lb 66 Nm 49 0 ft lb 6 mm 20 mm 9 mm M8 17045 A 6 mm 34 mm 13 mm M12 17047 A NOTE If the installation requires large diameter cables it is possible to complete each termination with two smaller cables one on each side of the busbar NOTE Some units use aluminium busbars When conne...

Page 31: ... connector copper cable EMX4e 0184B 61162 60150 EMX4e 0200B 61165 60156 EMX4e 0229B 61171 60165 EMX4e 0250B EMX4e 0352B 61162 60150 EMX4e 0397B 61165 60156 EMX4e 0410B 60162 EMX4e 0550B 61178 60171 EMX4e 0580B Motor Connection The EMX4e must be connected to the motor in line also called three wire connection 34 33 K1 K1 F1 6 T3 2 T1 5 L3 3 L2 1 L1 4 T2 M 3 K1 Main contactor strongly recommended F1...

Page 32: ...ol voltage must be supplied from the input side of the contactor The main contactor is controlled by the main contactor output 33 34 A M 42 41 6 T3 2 T1 33 34 4 T2 54 53 44 21 22 B5 B4 12 13 14 15 11 A2 A1 A3 5 L3 3 L2 10 1 L1 F1 S1 S2 K1 K1 7 6 5 3 2 1 10 4 9 8 17674 B L 30 EMX4e User Manual 710 18433 00C ...

Page 33: ...14 Programmable input A default Input Trip N O 6 Relay outputs 13 15 Programmable input B default Input Trip N O 7 Analog output B4 B5 Motor thermistor input 8 Control voltage external equipment 33 34 Main contactor output 9 Pilot lamps 41 42 44 Relay output A default Run 10 Communications Smart card expansion port 53 54 Relay output B default Run 21 22 Analog output EMX4e User Manual 710 18433 00...

Page 34: ...op Profile Pump Centrifugal Adaptive Control 10 200 500 Const accel Adaptive Control 15 Const decel Pump bore Adaptive Control 3 200 500 Const accel Adaptive Control 3 Const decel Pump Hydraulic Constant Current 2 200 350 n a Coast To Stop n a n a Fan Damped Constant Current 2 200 350 n a Coast To Stop n a n a Fan Undamped Constant Current 2 200 450 n a Coast To Stop n a n a Compressor Screw Const...

Page 35: ...arter be started and stopped via the local keypad Use the and buttons to select a function then press to send the selected command to the starter The available functions are Quick stop coast to stop Reset Start Stop 5 3 Run simulation The run simulation simulates a motor starting running and stopping to confirm that the soft starter and associated equipment have been installed correctly NOTE The s...

Page 36: ...s each programmable output RunSimulation ProgRelayA On MENUtoContinue 9 Press to return to the Setup Tools 5 4 Load Save Settings Load Save Settings allows users to Reset the EMX4e s parameters to default values Load parameter settings from an internal file Save the current parameter settings to an internal file The internal file contains default values until a user file is saved To load or save p...

Page 37: ...elect Setup Tools 3 Scroll to USB Save Load and press the button 4 Scroll to the required function and press the button USBSave Load SaveParamsandLogs SaveMasterParams LoadMasterParams 5 At the confirmation prompt select YES to confirm or NO to cancel then press to proceed SaveParamsandLogs No Yes When the action has been completed the screen will briefly display a confirmation message then return...

Page 38: ...s 1 Press MENU to open the menu then select Setup Tools 2 Scroll to Network Address and press the button 3 Scroll to the required function and press the button 4 The first digit of the address will be highlighted 5 Use and to select which digit to alter Use the and buttons to change the value 6 Press after the last digit to save the setting SetIPAddress 192 168 000 002 When the action has been com...

Page 39: ...Relay output A 3 13 14 Programmable input A 7 53 54 Relay output B 4 13 15 Programmable input B 5 8 Analog I O State The top line of the screen shows the state of the motor thermistor input The bottom line of the screen shows the value of the analog output AnalogI OState Thermistor 0 4 20mAOutput 04 0mA Thermistor input S Short H Hot C Cold O Open 5 9 Serial Number Rating The top line of the scree...

Page 40: ...lt but activates automatically when a thermistor is detected If thermistors have previously been connected to the EMX4e but are no longer required use the Thermistor Reset function to disable the thermistor 5 12 Reset Thermal Model The soft starter s thermal modelling software constantly monitors the motor s performance This allows the starter to calculate the motor s temperature and ability to st...

Page 41: ... resets to zero when control power is cycled NOTE The event log can be exported to an external file for analysis away from the starter Refer to USB Save Load on page 35 for details 6 2 Counters The counters store statistics on the starter s operation Hours run lifetime and since counter last reset Number of starts lifetime and since counter last reset Number of times the thermal model has been res...

Page 42: ... including serial number firmware versions and installed options plus details of the starter s three most recent trips This information can be useful when requesting assistance from your local supplier NOTE You must install AuCom s free Pocket Technician app in order to read the QR code 40 EMX4e User Manual 710 18433 00C ...

Page 43: ...parameter change On the local keypad this button also resets a trip Enter a menu or parameter or save a parameter change Scroll to the next or previous menu or parameter change the setting of the current parameter or scroll through the status screens 4 Shortcut to the command source menu in Setup Tools 5 Soft starter local control buttons 6 Shortcut buttons for quick access to common tasks LOGS Op...

Page 44: ...he display on the remote keypad will update to match NOTE The remote keypad can be safely connected or removed while the starter is running It is not necessary to remove mains or control voltage NOTE If parameter 1A Command Source is set to Remote Keypad removing the remote keypad will cause a trip 7 3 Lighten Darken the Display The backlight on the display can be adjusted to lighten the display h...

Page 45: ...ate Local The starter is being controlled via a remote keypad If all LEDs are off the starter is not receiving control voltage 7 5 Displays The keypad displays a wide range of performance information about the soft starter To scroll through the feedback screens press the and buttons Starter information At power up the starter information screen shows details of the starter s rating software versio...

Page 46: ...t 010s 350 FLC Temp5 User configurable screen The programmable screen can be configured to show the most important information for the particular application Use parameters 10J 10M to select which information to display MainsFrequency Motorpf 0 95 MotorPower 37 0kW MotorTemperature Performance Graph The performance graph provides a real time display of operating performance Use parameters 10B 10E ...

Page 47: ...rce eg Command Override Keypad While the input is active the starter will only accept commands from the selected override source To restore control to the command source selected in parameter 1A Command Source reopen the input 8 3 Emergency Mode Emergency mode allows the EMX4e to run the motor and ignore trip conditions Emergency mode is controlled via a programmable input input A 13 14 or input B...

Page 48: ...rter tripping Parameter 7D Input A Initial Delay sets a delay before the soft starter monitors the state of the input after the start signal For example a delay may be required to allow time for pipeline pressure to build up Parameter 7J Input A Name select a name eg Input A Trip optional 8 5 Typical Control Methods The requirements of an application differ between each installation but the method...

Page 49: ...top n a Fan centrifugal damped Constant Current 1 200 350 Coast To Stop n a Fan centrifugal undamped Constant Current 1 200 450 Coast To Stop n a Fan high pressure Constant Current 1 200 450 Coast To Stop n a Mill ball Constant Current 1 200 450 Coast To Stop n a Mill hammer Constant Current 1 200 450 Coast To Stop n a Pump bore Adaptive Control Const accel 3 n a 500 Adaptive Control Const decel 3...

Page 50: ...imit 3 over an extended period of time 2 Current ramp starting can be useful for applications where the load can vary between starts for example a conveyor which may start loaded or unloaded Set the initial current parameter 2C to a level that will start the motor with a light load and the current limit parameter 2D to a level that will start the motor with a heavy load the load breaks away easily...

Page 51: ...be adjusted to suit your specific application Add the FLC value of all the connected motors Use this combined value to set parameter 1B Motor Full Load Current Note that the combined value must not exceed the starter rating Set parameter 2C Initial Current to 100 parameter 2D Current Limit to 500 and set the ramp time as required parameter 2B Start Ramp Time 3 6 5 4 2 1 1 Initial Current parameter...

Page 52: ...topping decrease the gain setting slightly NOTE The EMX4e tunes Adaptive Control to match the motor Changing the following parameters will reset Adaptive Control and the first start stop cycle will use constant current start timed voltage ramp stop 1B Motor Full Load Current 2D Current Limit 2I Adaptive Control Gain 8 7 Stop Methods Coast to Stop Coast to stop lets the motor slow at its natural ra...

Page 53: ...otor s speed profile within the programmed time limit This may result in a higher level of current than traditional control methods If replacing a motor connected to an EMX4e programmed for Adaptive Control starting or stopping the starter will need to learn the characteristics of the new motor Change the value of parameter 1B Motor Full Load Current or parameter 2I Adaptive Control Gain to initia...

Page 54: ...he and buttons Pressing or once will increase or decrease the value by one unit If the button is held for longer than five seconds the value will increase or decrease at a faster rate to save changes press STORE The setting shown on the display will be saved and the keypad will return to the parameter list to cancel changes press EXIT The keypad will ask for confirmation then return to the paramet...

Page 55: ...ation 2F Stop Mode TVR Soft Stop 2G Stop Time 00 00 mm ss 2H Adaptive Stop Profile Constant Deceleration 2I Adaptive Control Gain 75 2J Multi Pump Single Pump 2K Start Delay 00 00 mm ss 5 Protection Levels 5A Current Imbalance 30 5B Current Imbalance Delay 00 03 mm ss 5C Undercurrent 20 5D Undercurrent Delay 00 05 mm ss 5E Overcurrent 400 5F Overcurrent Delay 00 00 mm ss 5G Excess Start Time 00 20...

Page 56: ... Input A Trip Operating Only 7C Input A Trip Delay 00 00 mm ss 7D Input A Initial Delay 00 00 mm ss 7E Input B Function Input Trip N O 7F Input B Trip Operating Only 7G Input B Trip Delay 00 00 mm ss 7H Input B Initial Delay 00 00 mm ss 7I Reset Enable Logic Normally Closed N C 7J Input A Name Input A Trip 7K Input B Name Input B Trip 8 Relay Outputs 8A Relay A Function Run 8B Relay A On Delay 00 ...

Page 57: ...ins Frequency 10J User Parameter 3 Motor pf 10K User Parameter 4 Motor Temperature 10L User Parameter 5 Hours Run 10M User Parameter 6 Number of Starts 12 Communications Card 12A Modbus Address 1 12B Modbus Baud Rate 9600 12C Modbus Parity None 12D Modbus Timeout Off 12E Devicenet Address 0 12F Devicenet Baud Rate 125kB 12G Profibus Address 1 12H Gateway Address 192 12I Gateway Address 2 168 12J G...

Page 58: ...re at 20 mA 0 30E Flow Sensor Type None 30F Flow Units litres second 30G Flow at 4 mA 0 30H Flow at 20 mA 0 30I Units per Minute at Max Flow 0 30J Pulses per Minute at Max Flow 0 30K Units per Pulse 0 30L Depth Sensor Type None 30M Depth Units metres 30N Depth at 4 mA 0 30O Depth at 20 mA 0 31 Flow Protection 31A High Flow Trip Level 10 31B Low Flow Trip Level 5 31C Flow Start Delay 00 00 500 mm s...

Page 59: ...h Trip Level 5 34B Depth Reset Level 10 34C Depth Start Delay 00 00 500 mm ss ms 34D Depth Response Delay 00 00 500 mm ss ms 35 Thermal Protection 35A Temperature Sensor Type None 35B Temperature Trip Level 40 36 Pump Trip Action 36A Pressure Sensor Soft Trip and Log 36B Flow Sensor Soft Trip and Log 36C Depth Sensor Soft Trip and Log 36D High Pressure Soft Trip and Log 36E Low Pressure Soft Trip ...

Page 60: ... Range 0 01 2 00 minutes seconds Default 10 seconds Description Sets the maximum length of time the motor can sustain locked rotor current from cold before reaching its maximum temperature Set according to the motor datasheet 1D Locked Rotor Current Range 400 1200 FLC Default 600 Description Sets the locked rotor current of the connected motor as a percentage of full load current Set according to ...

Page 61: ...600 FLC Default 200 Description Sets the initial start current level for current ramp starting as a percentage of motor full load current Set so that the motor begins to accelerate immediately after a start is initiated If current ramp starting is not required set the initial current equal to the current limit 2D Current Limit Range 100 600 FLC Default 350 Description Sets the current limit for co...

Page 62: ...ch profile the EMX4e will use for an Adaptive Control soft stop 2I Adaptive Control Gain Range 1 200 Default 75 Description Adjusts the performance of Adaptive Control This setting affects both starting and stopping control 2J Multi Pump Options Single Pump default Manifold Pump Description Adjusts the performance of adaptive control to suit installations with multiple pumps connected to a common ...

Page 63: ...rip point for overcurrent protection as a percentage of motor full load current 5F Overcurrent Delay Range 0 00 1 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Slows the EMX4e s response to overcurrent avoiding trips due to momentary overcurrent events 5G Excess Start Time Range 0 00 4 00 minutes seconds Default 20 seconds Description Excess start time is the maximum time the EMX4e will attempt ...

Page 64: ...it continues to trip The reset counter increases by one each time the soft starter auto resets and resets after a successful start Setting 6A to zero disables auto reset 6B Auto Reset Delay Range 0 05 15 00 minutes seconds Default 5 seconds Description Sets a delay before the soft starter will auto reset a trip 6C Current Imbalance Options Soft Trip and Log default The soft starter will stop the m...

Page 65: ...an resume This option is only effective if parameter 20G Shunt Trip Mode is set to Enable Description Selects the soft starter s response to each protection All protection events are written to the event log 6D Undercurrent Options Soft Trip and Log default Warn and Log Soft Trip and Reset Log Only Trip Starter Trip Shunt Relay Trip and Reset Description Selects the soft starter s response to the ...

Page 66: ...cts the soft starter s response to the protection event If set to Stop the EMX4e will perform a soft stop then can be restarted without a reset 6J Remote Keypad Fault Options Soft Trip and Log default Warn and Log Soft Trip and Reset Log Only Trip Starter Trip Shunt Relay Trip and Reset Description Selects the soft starter s response to the protection event 6K Frequency Options Soft Trip and Log d...

Page 67: ...the command source to the digital inputs Command Override Keypad Overrides the setting of 1A and sets the command source to the remote keypad Input Trip N O default A closed circuit across 13 14 trips the soft starter Input Trip N C An open circuit across 13 14 trips the soft starter Emergency Mode A closed circuit across 13 14 activates emergency mode When the EMX4e receives a start command it wi...

Page 68: ...ion for details 7F Input B Trip Options Always Active Operating Only default Run Only Description Selects when an input trip can occur 7G Input B Trip Delay Range 0 00 4 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Sets a delay between the input activating and the soft starter tripping 7H Input B Initial Delay Range 00 00 30 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Sets a delay before an...

Page 69: ...ault Controller Low Pressure PLC High Pressure Vibration Alarm Pump Fault Field Trip Low Level Interlock Trip High Level Motor Temperature No Flow Motor Protection Starter Disable Feeder Protection Custom Message Description Selects a message for the keypad to display when Input B is active 9 10 8 Relay Outputs 8A Relay A Function Options Off Relay A is not used Ready The relay is closed when the ...

Page 70: ...f the soft starter trips or if control power is lost Description Selects the function of Relay A Relay A is a changeover relay 8B Relay A On Delay Range 0 00 5 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Sets the delay for changing the state of Relay A 8C Relay A Off Delay Range 0 00 5 00 minutes seconds Default 0 second Description Sets the delay for changing the state of Relay A 8D Relay B F...

Page 71: ...evel at which the high current flag operates as a percentage of motor full load current 8I Motor Temperature Flag The EMX4e has a motor temperature flag to give early warning of abnormal operation The flag can indicate that the motor is operating above its normal operating temperature but lower than the overload limit The flag can signal the situation to external equipment via one of the programma...

Page 72: ...og output 9C Analog A Maximum Adjustment Range 0 600 Default 100 Description Calibrates the upper limit of the analog output to match the signal measured on an external current measuring device 9D Analog A Minimum Adjustment Range 0 600 Default 0 Description Calibrates the lower limit of the analog output to match the signal measured on an external current measuring device 9 12 10 Display 10A Lang...

Page 73: ...ternal current metering device Use the following formula to determine the necessary adjustment Calibration Current shown on EMX4e display Current measured by external device 10G Adjustment Lock Options Read Write default Allows users to alter parameter values in the main menu Read Only Prevents users altering parameter values in the main menu Parameter values can still be viewed Description Select...

Page 74: ...s installed Well Depth The depth of the well as configured in parameters 30M 30O This information is only available if the smart card is installed Pump Temperature The pump temperature as measured by the PT100 This information is only available if the smart card is installed Analog Output Value The value of the analog output refer to parameters 9A 9D Heatsink Temperature The soft starter s tempera...

Page 75: ...o parameter 10H User Parameter 1 for details Default Motor Temperature Description Selects which information will be displayed on the programmable monitoring screen Refer to parameter 10H User Parameter 1 for details 10L User Parameter 5 Options Refer to parameter 10H User Parameter 1 for details Default Hours Run Description Selects which information will be displayed on the programmable monitori...

Page 76: ...ts the parity for Modbus RTU communications 12D Modbus Timeout Options Off default 10 seconds 60 seconds 100 seconds Description Selects the timeout for Modbus RTU communications 12E Devicenet Address Range 0 63 Default 0 Description Sets the DeviceNet network address for the soft starter 12F Devicenet Baud Rate Options 125 kB default 250 kB 500 kB Description Selects the baud rate for DeviceNet c...

Page 77: ...s Refer to Network Address on page 36 for details 12L IP Address Range 0 255 Default 192 Description Sets the first component of the soft starter s IP address for Ethernet communications The IP address is set using parameters 12L 12O and the default address is 192 168 0 2 12M IP Address 2 Range 0 255 Default 168 Description Sets the second component of the soft starter s IP address for Ethernet co...

Page 78: ...sk for Ethernet communications 12S Subnet Mask 4 Range 0 255 Default 0 Description Sets the fourth component of the network subnet mask for Ethernet communications NOTE The network address can also be set via the Network Address options in the Setup Tools Refer to Network Address on page 36 for details 12T DHCP Options Disable default Enable Description Selects whether the communications card will...

Page 79: ... opening time Set according to the specifications of the bypass contactor used If this time is too short the starter will trip 20D Model Rating Range 0020 0580 Default Model dependent Description The soft starter s internal model reference as shown on the silver label on the side of the unit M R 0085 MadeinNewZealand RoHS 18595 B 1 NOTE This parameter can only be adjusted by authorised servicing a...

Page 80: ...er the circuit breaker and disconnect mains voltage from the soft starter Use parameters 6C 6T to select which trips will activate the shunt trip relay NOTE If shunt trip operation is enabled the shunt trip relay will activate for certain non adjustable trips as well as the selected adjustable trips Current at Stop Current Read Err Lx EEPROM fail Firing Fail Px Instantaneous overcurrent Internal f...

Page 81: ...et itself once the cause of the warning has been resolved 10 2 Trip Messages Display Possible cause Suggested solution Bypassoverload This trip is not adjustable Bypass overload protection protects the soft starter from severe operating overloads while running The soft starter will trip if it detects overcurrent at 600 of the contactor rating Related parameters None CurrentatStop The soft starter ...

Page 82: ...een set greater than the setting for 5G Excess Start Time parameter 2B Start Ramp Time is set too short for a high inertia load when using Adaptive Control Related parameters 1B 2B 2D 3D 3F FiringFailPx Where X is phase 1 2 or 3 The SCR did not fire as expected The SCR may be faulty or there may be an internal wiring fault Related parameters None FlowSensor The smart card has detected a fault with...

Page 83: ...ve the trigger condition Related parameters 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E 7F 7G 7H Instantaneous overcurrent This trip is not adjustable The current on all three phases has exceeded 7 2 times the value of parameter 1B Motor Full Load Current Causes can include a locked rotor condition or an electrical fault in the motor or cabling Related parameters None Internalfaultx Where X is a number This trip is not adjust...

Page 84: ... contactor as indicated Related parameters 6S LowControlVolts The EMX4e has detected a drop in the internal control voltage Check the external control supply A1 A2 A3 and reset the starter If the external control supply is stable the 24 V supply on the main control PCB may be faulty or the bypass driver PCB may be faulty Contact your local supplier for advice This protection is not active in Ready...

Page 85: ...er Check individual motor connections to the soft starter for power circuit continuity Check connections at the motor terminal box Related parameters None Motoroverload The motor has reached its maximum thermal capacity Overload can be caused by The soft starter protection settings not matching the motor thermal capacity Excessive starts per hour or start duration Excessive current Damage to the m...

Page 86: ...the reset input is active the starter will not operate The soft starter may be waiting for the restart delay to elapse The length of the restart delay is controlled by parameter 5H Restart Delay Related parameters 5H Overcurrent The current has exceeded the level set in parameter 5E Overcurrent for longer than the time set in parameter 5F Overcurrent Delay Causes can include a momentary overload c...

Page 87: ...lt with the pressure sensor Related parameters 30A 36A RatingCapacity The EMX4e is operating beyond its safe capacity Allow the starter to cool Related parameters None RTDCircuit The smart card has detected a fault with the RTD sensor or the RTD has activated temperature protection Related parameters 35B 36J SCRItsm The SCR current surge rating has been exceeded Related parameters None SCR overtem...

Page 88: ...ump running dry Related parameters 5C 5D 6D VZCFailPx Where X is 1 2 or 3 Internal fault PCB fault Contact your local supplier for advice Related parameters None 10 3 General Faults This table describes situations where the soft starter does not operate as expected but does not trip or give a warning Symptom Probable Cause Starter Not Ready The reset input may be active If the reset input is activ...

Page 89: ...ent thermal capacity to complete the start successfully Wait for the motor to cool before attempting another start The reset input may be active If the reset input is active the starter will not operate The soft starter may be waiting for control signals via the communications network parameter 1A Command Source Network Remote keypad shows message awaiting data The keypad is not receiving data fro...

Page 90: ...ond start was different to the first The first Adaptive Control start is actually Constant Current so that the starter can learn from the motor characteristics Subsequent starts use Adaptive Control Parameter settings cannot be stored Make sure you are saving the new value by pressing the STORE button after adjusting a parameter setting If you press EXIT the change will not be saved The EMX4e does...

Page 91: ...unctions to work correctly do not move or rename this file File Not Valid A USB function has been selected in the menu but the file is not valid File Empty A USB function has been selected in the menu and the file has been found but does not contain the expected content Rating Not Valid The value of parameter 20D Model Rating is incorrect Parameter 20D is not user adjustable Contact your local sup...

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